Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente — Income-Restricted Housing in Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
53 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the County of Rio Arriba
- Residents waited about 6 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Housing authority: (505) 753-7870Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Housing Authority of the County of Rio Arriba. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (505) 753-7870.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 16 1 bedroom · 12 2 bedrooms · 25 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $573/mo
Rents and income limits in 87549
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,160/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $46,400/yr
Income limits (2026)
Rio Arriba County, NM area · median family income $73,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $25,800 | $41,300 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $29,500 | $47,200 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $33,200 | $53,100 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $36,850 | $58,950 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $39,800 | $63,700 |
| 6 | $42,750 | $42,750 | $68,400 |
| 7 | $45,700 | $45,700 | $73,100 |
| 8 | $48,650 | $48,650 | $77,850 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 87549 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | $822 |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $833 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,160 | $1,014 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,387 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,597 |
Wider area = Rio Arriba County, NM. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (87539) to $1,290 (87517).
Census figures for 87549 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $56,134 (uncertain estimate). 6% of homes are rented.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 87549's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 87549Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente?
Apply through Housing Authority of the County of Rio Arriba, which runs Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente. Call (505) 753-7870. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente Section 8 housing?
Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente?
Public records list 53 units at Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente in Ojo Caliente, NM 87549. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 87549 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente in Ojo Caliente, NM 87549. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Ojo Caliente, NM 87549?
Most income-restricted buildings in Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $25,800, and $36,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($41,300 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Ojo Caliente, NM 87549?
For many programs in Ojo Caliente, NM 87549, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $25,800 a year for 1 person and $36,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $41,300 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Ojo Caliente, NM 87549?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Ojo Caliente, NM 87549, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 is $1,160 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Tierra Amarilla & Ojo Caliente.
Sources: HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.